Man faces charges in connection with alleged kidnapping of teenage Arby's employee

BRIGHTON, Colo. — A 29-year-old man faces three charges in connection with the alleged kidnapping of a teenage Arby's employee, the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office announced Wednesday.

Jonathan Barker, 29, is accused of trying to force the 17-year-old girl out of the restaurant's lobby on September 13, but other employees intervened and called Bloomfield police.

Barker is now charged with second-degree kidnapping, second-degree assault and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.

His next court appearance is October 16 at 1:30 p.m. in Broomfield County District Court.

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